HIGGINS, Jimmy Dorsey, 70, of Ashland, Va, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorsey F. Higgins and Eula F. Llewellyn. Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Tracy Thorpe; son, Jimmy D. Higgins Jr.; granddaughter, Kearston Thorpe; great-grandson, Thomas Thorpe-Cameron; siblings, Carolyn Chinavare, Kathy Payne, Doris Favale, and Daniel Llewellyn; step-father, Clyde Llewellyn; and friends, Joseph and Dale Mays.
He was a proud graduate of Highland Springs High School in 1968. He will be remembered for his love of music as a former drummer and spending time outdoors; fishing and hunting. Jimmy spent 30 years as a brick mason and took great pride in his profession.
A memorial service in his honor will be held at 10am on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy. Ashland, VA, 23005.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
